1942

Publie en 1978

"Japan's Opening Moves in the Pacific - The simultaneous operations against Malaya, Java, and the Philippines." Map hexes are 85 nautical miles across, each turn equals one half a month, and units are brigade through regiment scale. One of GDW's Series 120 games, a line of introductory wargames spanning various historical eras. The games in the series had 120 counters and were supposed to be playable in 120 minutes or less, hence the name. Republished in Command Magazine Japan #57 in 2004, along with Minsk '41.

Mecaniques

Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Zone of Control Simulation Dice Rolling

Categories

Wargame World War II

Auteurs

Marc W. Miller

Editeurs

Kokusai-Tsushin Co. Ltd. (国際通信社) GDW Games
1942

Informations du jeu

Joueurs
2 Players
Temps
2 hours
Poids
Light-Medium — 2,2/5
Annee
1978
Note sur BGG
5,75
Classement sur BGG
#23796
Age minimum
12+

Foire aux questions

1942 is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of 1942 takes about 120 minutes.
1942 has a complexity rating of 2.20/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for 1942 is 12+.
1942 has a rating of 5.75/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 77 ratings. It is ranked #23796 overall.
1942 was designed by Marc W. Miller. It was published in 1978.